SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Flash Foxy Trad Fest • MAMMOTH LAKES • Sept 12 - 14, 2025

presented by Patagonia with support from Mammoth Lakes Tourism

What’s included with my Festival Pass?

A lot! But not everything, read below for full details.

    • FRIDAY: Opening Party, Happy Hour, Arts & Crafts, Welcome Presentation, DJ Dance Party

    • SATURDAY: Breakfast, Climbing Demos, Arts & Crafts, Evening Yoga, Dinner, Panel, Evening Program

    • SUNDAY: Morning Workshop, Breakfast, Stewardship Project, Community Slideshow

    • SWAG from our generous sponsors!

  • • Clinics: $95/clinic. Registration is open only to festival ticket holders. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or transfers for clinics.

    • Lodging: see Lodging + Local Beta for our recs

    • Climbing Equipment Rental: Shoe + harness demos will be available from our sponsors, however access to demos is not guaranteed. All participants are responsible for their own climbing equipment.

    • Transportation: All festival ticket holders will receive a link to a ride-share spreadsheet to help coordinate transportation. This link can be found in the festival linktree (it’s in your Eventbrite confirmation email, save it!!). All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the festival and to/from venues throughout the weekend. Access to a vehicle is necessary for getting to climbing areas independently. We highly encourage festival participants to carpool!

    • Refunds: This event is rain or shine. We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions or any other element of climbing, road or trail access. There are no refunds for this event.

*Please note schedule is always subject to change.

*All programming is for registered festival participants only, unless otherwise noted.

*Clinics are subject to limited attendance.

  • *PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.

    *ASL Interpreters will be available for primary festival programs. Email events@flashfoxy.com to coordinate your access needs.

    8:30AM - 9:30AM • NATURE YOGA

    9:30AM – 11:00AM • CLIMBER COFFEE + MEETUPS

    11:00AM – 4:00PM • GO CLIMB!!!

    • We will help organize carpools and meetup groups during climber coffee.

    5:30PM – 9:00PM • REGISTRATION

    • Evening programming will take place @ Mammoth Creek Park - Pavilion

    • This is the ~ OFFICIAL ~ start of the festival!

    5:30PM – 10:00PM • “NOWHERE TO WEAR IT” OPENING PARTY - presented by Patagonia

    • Happy Hour presented by Friends of the Inyo including beer, wine, and bubbly water

    • Drop something off at the Foxy Friends Gear Swap!

    • Stop by the Garment + Gear Glow Up Station for a fun upcycling project with Worn Wear!

    • Get creative at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!

    • Purchase take-out dinner from a local restaurant!

    • Buy raffle tickets!

    7:00PM – 7:45PM • WELCOME PRESENTATIONS

    8:00PM - 9:00PM • LINE DANCING WORKSHOP

    9:00PM – 10:00PM • DANCE PARTY with DJ MJ

    • Category is… “Nowhere to wear it!!”

    • Prom dress? Fur coat? Leather pants? Onesie? Fishnet stockings? Wolf shirt? You can wear it here!

  • *PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.

    *ASL Interpreters will be available for primary festival programs. Email events@flashfoxy.com to coordinate your access needs.

    8:00AM – 12:00PM • REGISTRATION

    8:00AM – 9:00AM • BREAKFAST + COFFEE provided

    • Fresh locally baked sweet and savory pastries from Little Dove

    • Coffee provided by Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe

    8:00AM – 12:00PM • FOXY FAIR

    • FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

    • Meet our sponsors + community partners

    • Support small business & artist vendors

    • Climbing Demo Checkout (participants only)

    • Find something new to you at the Foxy Friends Gear Swap!

    • Bring something to repair at the Garment + Gear Glow Up Station with Colton Johnson (he/they)

    • Get creative at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!

    • Buy raffle tickets (participants only)

    9:00AM – 10:45AM • TEA TALKS

    10:45AM • GROUP PHOTO + MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!

    • You’re cute!! Be in our group pic <3

    • Listen carefully for details about where to meet your clinic or meetup group!

    11:00AM – 5:30PM • CLINICS (+$95, registration required)

    11:30AM - 3:30PM • MEETUPS

    4:30PM – 7:30PM • FOXY FAIR

    • FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

    • Meet our sponsors + community partners

    • Support small business & artist vendors

    • Climbing Demo Checkout (participants only)

    • Find something new to you at the Foxy Friends Gear Swap!

    • Stop by the Garment + Gear Glow Up Station for a fun upcycling project with Worn Wear!

    • Get creative at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!

    • Buy raffle tickets (participants only)

    5:00PM - 6:00PM • ACRO YOGA

    • with Matt Moy (they/them)

    6:00PM – 7:00PM • DINNER provided

    • Cubanito Bowls or Fish Tacos from The Rolling Chef (vegan + gf options available)

    6:00PM - 9:00PM • HAPPY HOUR

    • Happy Hour presented by Friends of the Inyo

    • Beer, wine, and bubbly water

    7:30PM - 8:30PM • THREE CREEKS COLLECTIVE PRESENTATION

    • with Santeena Pugliese (she/her)

    8:45PM - 9:15PM • RAFFLE FUNDRAISER #1

    • Proceeds supporting Three Creeks Collective (Owens Valley Indian Water Commission) and Friends of the Inyo

    • Winners announced starting at 8:45PM. Must be present to win.

    9:15PM – 10:00PM • FILM SCREENINGS

  • *PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.

    *ASL Interpreters will be available for primary festival programs. Email events@flashfoxy.com to coordinate your access needs.

    7:30AM – 8:30AM • BREAKFAST + COFFEE provided

    • Sunday morning programming will take place @ Mammoth Creek Park - Pavilion

    • Breakfast burritos from Latin Market

    • Coffee provided by Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe

    8:15AM – 9:15AM • PANEL DISCUSSION: Projecting is a Process

    • with Amity Warme (she/her), SJ (they/them), Allie Oaks (she/her)

    • moderated by Lou Bank (they/them), Flash Foxy Managing Director

    9:15AM • STEWARDSHIP SEND-OFF

    9:30AM – 12:00PM • STEWARDSHIP PROJECT with Friends of the Inyo - presented by Arc’teryx

    12:00PM – 6:30PM • CLINICS (+$95, registration required)

    12:00PM - 4:30PM • MEETUPS

    7:00PM – 9:00PM • COMMUNITY PRESENTATION: Stranger than Fiction

    9:00PM • RAFFLE FUNDRAISER #2

    • Tickets will be sold starting at 7:00PM

    • Winners announced at 9:00PM. Must be present to win.

Big thank you to our sponsors + partners for making the Flash Foxy Trad Fest possible <3

Keep scrolling for schedule details!

Friday

September 12

  • Location: @ Mammoth Creek Park - Grass

    Start your Friday with Jean “Tucky” Redle (she/her). and her Nature Yoga—flow sequences with a natural twist, designed to support a wide range of abilities. Move through invigorating sequences while learning about the geology, wildlife, and trees.

    Please bring a mat if you can! A limited number of yoga mats will be available.

  • Location: @Mammoth Creek Park - Pavilion

    UNOFFICIAL START OF THE FESTIVAL

    Come for the coffee, supplied by Stellar Brew Cafe, and stay for the spray from our partners and locals! We’ll help you find new friends who are looking to climb the same style, or you can join a meetup:

    • Climbing through the Apocalypse with Queer Crush

    • ASL Climbing Meetup

    Learn more about meetups here!

    Please note: Meetups are not guided or instructional in nature. They are opportunities for participants to meet each other and find new friends to climb with. Meetup leaders will be familiar with local climbing. We encourage all participants and meetup leaders to make informed risk decisions and have conversations about risk and experience with all new climbing partners. Remember, climbing is inherently dangerous and you are responsible for your own safety.

  • Groups will meet @ Mammoth Creek Park at 10am during Climber Coffee to figure out carpools and head to the crag.

    You can join a meetup or form your own meetup groups based on shared interests! To minimize impact, please keep your crew to < 10 climbers. Got more friends? Start another crew and head to another area to climb!

    Please note these are NOT guided programs.

  • Location: @Mammoth Creek Park

    Our lovely volunteers will be here to greet you and check you in for the OFFICIAL START OF THE FESTIVAL!!! Remember, you must check in at registration before you head into the Opening Party and you’ll need to wear your wristband for the entire weekend! You will need to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination at check-in.

  • Location: @Mammoth Creek Park

    Do you have a funky dress that has forever sat in the back of your closet? Or, an outlandish Halloween costume you only got to put on once? Weird wardrobe pieces from your favorite B movie, or your grandpa’s old bowling shirt? Now is your chance to wear it!

    Our party is “Nowhere to Wear it” themed; wear your weirdest pieces, and dress to impress!

    After you check in come join us for snacks, drinks, and entertainment!

    • Happy Hour provided

    • Mocktails + Seltzer provided

    • Drop something off at the Foxy Friends Gear Swap!

    • Stop by the Garment + Gear Glow Up Station for a fun upcycling project with Worn Wear!

    • Get creative at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!

    • Buy some raffle tickets for the Saturday evening raffle!

    • Purchase take-out dinner from a nearby restaurant:

  • Location: @Mammoth Creek Park

  • Location: @Mammoth Creek Park

    Meet us on the dance floor with Patrice Ringelstein (she/her), who will guide you through the steps to 4-5 popular line dancing songs! She will come equipped with beginner to intermediate songs, and will adjust to what the group is feeling after stepping through a few beginner classics. She will be teaching you popular steps that are common throughout the line dancing world such as the vine, coaster step, shuffle step, and box step, which will leave you well equipped to keep dancing at line dancing venues even after our time together.

  • Location: various crags

    • Tunes by foxy legend DJ MJ!

    • Category is… “Nowhere to wear it!!”

    • Prom dress? Fur coat? Leather pants? Onesie? Fishnet stockings? Wolf shirt? You can wear it here!

saturday

September 13

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Our lovely volunteers will be here to greet you and check you in! Remember, you must check in at registration before you attend any official festival events and you’ll need to wear your wristband for the entire weekend!

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Fresh locally baked sweet and savory pastries from Little Dove! Coffee provided by Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe. PLUS Yogurt, Granola, and Fresh Fruit.

    Little Dove Pastry Menu:

    • Summer Everything Bagel Danish

    • Vegetable Quiche

    • Jam Bars

    • Citrus Morning Buns

    • GF Vegan Carrot Coffee Cake

    • GF Vegan Miso Banana Muffins

    *Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Meet our wonderful sponsors + community partners! Get Flashy at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station! Find pre-loved favorites at the Foxy Friends Gear Swap, or fix your tried-and-trues at the Garment + Gear Glow Up Station! And, don’t forget to buy raffle tickets to win awesome prizes.

    Sponsors: Patagonia; Arc’teryx; La Sportiva; Scarpa; Ocun; FIFTH Class Climbing School & Guide Service

    Vendors: Renewal By Anderson; Foxtail Pine Designs; The Blue Heron Project; The Embodied Climbing School

    Community Partners: Queer Crush; The Venture Out Project; East Side Student Center; Climbers for Palestine; Wild Iris Counseling & Crisis Center; Wall Dolls; Friends of the Inyo; Eastern Sierra Climbers of Color

    FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

  • Location:Mammoth Creek Park

    Climbing shoes, climbing harnesses, and more will be available for demos all weekend!

    Climbing Harnesses: Arc’teryx

    Climbing Shoes: La Sportiva, Scarpa, Ocun, Adidas 5.10

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Grab some breakfast and a cup of tea and let’s get sassy! Tea Talks are community led discussion groups or workshops that create dialogue about how we engage in the outdoors together.

    • Fix It + It’s Yours with Katie Lamb: join Patagonia’s Worn Wear team for a hands-on workshop where you’ll get to choose a piece of gently used Patagonia clothing and learn how to repair it yourself. Whether it’s missing a button, a zipper slider, or has a small tear, they’ll teach you how to bring it back to life!

    • Intro to Herbalism + Local Medicinal Plants: with Masha Bluestein (she/her). Taking the idea of the Tea Talk literally, this workshop offers participants the opportunity to sample and discuss herbal teas, focusing on two local plant allies one might encounter along the trail. We will sample both of these plants in the form of tea and explore the medicinal benefits of each. Tea is one of the oldest forms of medicine and a great way to dip our toes into the world of herbalism and holistic healing. 

    • Bystander Intervention Training: with Jess Pleyel (she/her). This Outdoor Recreation Active Bystander Training is a specialized workshop designed for the rock climbing community. It aims to equip climbers with the knowledge, awareness, and practical skills to support survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV), as well as to safely intervene when witnessing or suspecting harm in climbing spaces. This training is rooted in the belief that creating a safe and inclusive climbing culture requires active participation from everyone. Whether you're at the gym, at the crag, or on a multi-pitch route, this session will help you recognize red flags, understand survivor-centered approaches, and build the confidence to step in when needed. By the end of this training, participants will be better prepared to recognize harmful behaviors, support survivors with empathy and care, and take meaningful steps to intervene in ways that prioritize safety and dignity.

    *Tea Talks ARE included with your festival pass! Separate registration is not required, just show up!

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    After Tea Talks, DON'T GO ANYWHERE! You’re cute, be in our group pic <3

    Listen carefully for details about where to meet your clinic or meetup group!

  • Location: meet @ Mammoth Creek Park and carpool to various crags

    Clinics have limited spots and are for registered participants only. We'll make announcements about where to meet your group after the panel. All Saturday clinics will meet at Mammoth Creek Park.

    • Follower’s Flow with Marian Perez (they/them)

    • Falling on Gear with Lor Sabourin (they/them) - SOLD OUT

    • Intro to Trad with Gerry Egbalic (he/they) - SOLD OUT

    Find out more here!

  • Location: meet at @ Mammoth Creek Park

    Not taking a clinic? Join a Community Partner Meetup! Meetups are included with your festival pass, just show up! All meetups are reserved for festival participants.

    • Climbers for Palestine

    • 5.Fun with Eastside Student Center + Eastern Sierra Climbers of Color

    • Trans Sending and Tryin’ Trad

    • Eastern Sierra Pride

    Learn more about meetups here!

    Please note: Meetups are not guided or instructional in nature. They are opportunities for participants to meet each other and find new friends to climb with. Meetup leaders will be familiar with local climbing. We encourage all participants and meetup leaders to make informed risk decisions and have conversations about risk and experience with all new climbing partners. Remember, climbing is inherently dangerous and you are responsible for your own safety.

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Meet our wonderful sponsors + community partners! Get Flashy at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station! Find pre-loved favorites at the Foxy Friends Gear Swap, or fix your tried-and-trues at the Garment + Gear Glow Up Station! And, don’t forget to buy raffle tickets to win awesome prizes.

    Sponsors: Patagonia; Arc’teryx; La Sportiva; Scarpa, Adidas 5.10

    Vendors: Renewal By Anderson; Foxtail Pine Designs; The Embodied Climbing School

    FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Don’t like your demos? Want to try something else? Bring back demos from today and take another chance to try before you buy!

    Climbing Harnesses: Arc’teryx

    Climbing Shoes: La Sportiva, Scarpa, Ocun, Adidas 5.10

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Join Matt Moy (they/them) for some afternoon play! Acro Yoga is a creative practice that fuses together the elements of yoga and strength of acrobatics with a partner. Learn how to better communicate and gain a deeper sense of trust in others. In this class, you work in groups to base, fly, and spot to find balance and stability in various foundational Acro Yoga shapes and transitions. This is a fun, light-hearted collaborative class! All levels are welcomed, no experience or partner is required.

    Dinner will be served after the practice.

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    MENU: Dinner Service from The Rolling Chef.

    • Cubanito Bowls - indulge in whole black beans with jasmine rice, your choice of meat, crispy queso frito, fresh lettuce, zesty pico de gallo, and a creamy avocado spread!

    • Fish or Shrimp Tacos - Breaded, deep-fried cod fish or shrimp served on a yellow corn tortilla, accompanied by cabbage, Pico de Gallo, and a chipotle aioli.

    *Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Happy Hour provided + Mocktails and non-alcoholic bevvies too!

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Three Creeks is a rare 5-acre oasis between Big Pine and Independence, California. This opportunity has provided space to nurture connections that build alliances, bring attention to local/global water issues, contribute to food sovereignty, support cultural revitalization, and engage youth and community members with global stewards.

    In 2022, the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission was approached by local community members and allies Jen Schleck and Santeena Pugliese with the opportunity to come together as partners and hold a historic moment in Payahuunadu. Returning 5 acres of privately owned land to Owens Valley Indian Water Commission, a tribal consortium of 3 local tribes, the Bishop, Big Pine, and Lone Pine tribes. In early 2023, they successfully raised $900K to purchase the property. We have raised an additional $1,100,000 to cover maintenance, building repair, stewardship, and land restoration.

    Core partner, Santeena Pugliese, will join us to share about her work with Three Creeks Collective.

    *ASL Interpretation will be provided. Films will have captions in English.

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Tickets will be sold Friday evening and all day Saturday. Amazing prizes from our sponsors! Proceeds will be split between Friends of the Inyo and the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center. Must be present to win.

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    • Katie Lamb on The Rookery (V14) in Microbeta #2 - Patagonia

    • Lor Sabourin on Green Mojave (5.13) in Microbeta #4 - Patagonia

    • Ground Up featuring Amity Warme - Arc’teryx

sunday

September 14

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park - Pavilion

    MENU: Breakfast Burritos from Latin Market and coffee from Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe

    • Breakfast Burritos with eggs, potatoes, bacon, cheese, and salsa

    • Breakfast Burritos with eggs, potatoes, veggies, salsa, and cheese

    • Breakfast Burritos with eggs, salsa, potatoes, and veggies in a corn tortilla

    *Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.

  • Grab a breakfast burrito and a bevy and join us for a panel discussion with Amity Warme (she/her), Allie Oaks (she/her), Shannon “SJ” Joslin (they/them), and Sam Haines (they/she) moderated by Lou Bank (they/them), Flash Foxy Managing Director. We’ll talk about how we define projects, strategies for tackling big projects, and share about the projects we’re working on as climbers, educators, and organizers. Learn more about our panelists here!

    *ASL Interpretation will be provided.

  • Location: Mammoth Creek Park

    Join us for some safety reminders, to receive tools, and to make sure everyone has signed their waivers for the Stewardship Project!

    FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

  • Location: various, meet at Mammoth Creek Park

    Join us for one of our fav parts of the weekend, our Stewardship Project facilitated by our partners at Friends of the Inyo! We think it's necessary and important to give back and take care of the lands on which we recreate. We hope that you will join us in blowing away our community partners with how many of our attendees care about taking care of these lands. We’ll have two awesome projects to choose from this year:

    • Help clear invasive species from the trails right in Mammoth Creek Park! There will probably, definitely, be a contest for filling the most buckets with invasive plants ;)

    • Start building a new trail in the Sherwin Lakes area! Use big tools to chop branches and clear brush!!

    *If you are taking a SUNDAY CLINIC: Make sure you sign up for a stewardship project near your clinic location!!!

    FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

  • Location: Meet @ Mammoth Creek Park at 12:00PM to carpool.

    Clinics have limited spots and are for registered participants only. You are responsible for getting to your clinic meet up location. Meetup locations will be sent via email directly from your instructor/guide team. Make sure you sign up for a stewardship project near your clinic location!!!

    Sunday 1-day Clinics:

    • Projecting Tactics for Trad with Amity Warme (she/her)

    • Intro to Aid Climbing with Allie Oaks (she/her)

    Find out more here!

  • Not taking a clinic? Join a Community Partner Meetup! Meetups are included with your festival pass, just show up! All meetups are reserved for festival participants.

    • Sunday Sendoff with Wall Dolls

    • Bouldering Meetup with MoBiBo

    Learn more about meetups here!

    Please note: Meetups are not guided or instructional in nature. They are opportunities for participants to meet each other and find new friends to climb with. Meetup leaders will be familiar with local climbing. We encourage all participants and meetup leaders to make informed risk decisions and have conversations about risk and experience with all new climbing partners. Remember, climbing is inherently dangerous and you are responsible for your own safety.

  • Location: crag of your choice!

    Get out there with your new pals!

  • Gather at Stewardship Project locations and carpool to climbing areas.

    Not taking a clinic? Join a FREE Community Partner Meetup!

    Saturday Meetups:

    • Sunday Sendoff with Wall Dolls

    • MoBiBo a Moderate Bouldering Meetup with Locals

    Learn more about meetups here!

    Please note: Meetups are not guided or instructional in nature. They are opportunities for participants to meet each other and find new friends to climb with. Meetup leaders will be familiar with local climbing. We encourage all participants and meetup leaders to make informed risk decisions and have conversations about risk and experience with all new climbing partners. Remember, climbing is inherently dangerous and you are responsible for your own safety.

  • Location: Mammoth Brewing Company

    Come hang out for some dinner, bevies, and festival decompression!

    When Lor first started working on Stranger than Fiction—a wild, remote crack in the Utah desert—it was just a hard route with a cool story. They were focused on one thing: becoming a “real” 5.14 climber. And Stranger was definitely that. They expected the route to challenge them physically. What they didn’t expect was how it would show up for them emotionally—becoming a steady presence through a time of big transitions, quiet heartbreak, and the messy, powerful process of growing up. In the midst of complex grief and change, the climb offered something solid to hold onto. Join Lor as they dig into what climbing can offer beyond the usual “I sent the thing and now I’m inspiring” narrative—and explore how our time on the wall can help us show up more fully, and more human, in a world that urgently needs it.

    • 7:00PM - Raffle Tickets on sale!

    • 8:00PM - Presentation Begins

    • 8:30PM - Food Service Ends!

    • 9:00PM - Raffle Giveaway Winners Announced

    FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

  • Location: Mammoth Brewing Company

    Win amazing prizes from our generous sponsors! Tickets for this raffle will only be sold at the brewery prior to the Community Slideshow Presentation. Ticket sales start at 7:00PM. Must be present to win, winners announced at 9:00PM.

Climbing Areas

The Eastside offers plentiful options for trad climbing, sport climbing, and bouldering year-round! Here are a few crag ideas to get you started - all located within a 1-hour drive from our festival venue. Remember, all climbers are responsible for managing their own risk. Trail conditions may vary and Flash Foxy cannot guarantee accessibility of any climbing areas. Please read all parking and land use regulations carefully. Participants are responsible for paying day use fees and obtaining any necessary climbing permits.

  • Google Maps: Lake George Parking *16-minute drive from our festival venue!

    Mountain Project Link

    The Lake George Recreation Area trailhead gives access to some of the best climbing in the Lakes Basin. Dike Wall and Horseshoe Piles have a great collection of single pitch sport climbs in the 5.8-5.12 range while Crystal Crag has climbs ranging from short sport routes to multi-pitch alpine excursions. In addition there are a number of newer sport areas that will keep you busy for some time.

    Distance + Directions: From the town of Mammoth Lakes head south west along Lake Mary Road. As the road winds up into the lakes basin look for a left turn at Pokonobe Marina. Follow this left turn through a campground and over a bridge. After crossing the bridge take a right and continue to the trailhead parking.

    Approach + Trail Surface: mild-moderate uphill on packed dirt/sand/gravel mix

  • Google Maps: Horseshoe Lake Parking *20-minute drive from our festival venue!

    Mountain Project Link

    This quiet alpine lake setting above the town of Mammoth features sport and trad climbing at 10,300 feet in elevation. Plenty of climbs from 5.8 - 5.12, with top access anchors. This point is visible from many places around Mammoth.

    Distance + Directions: 25 minute drive from the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. Take highway 203 towards Lake Mary. Follow the road (past the Lake Mary turnoff) to a large parking area at the end near Horseshoe Lake.

    Approach + Trail Surface: ~40-60 minutes of hiking. Terrain can be steep and technical over talus, boulders, and packed dirt/sand/gravel mix.

  • Google Maps: Rock Creek *25-minute drive from our festival venue!

    Mountain Project Link

    Rock Creek features sport climbing, trad climbing, and bouldering on incredible Sierra granite at around 7,500 feet in elevation.

    Distance + Directions: 20 minute drive from the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. Take the 395 South from Mammoth Lakes to Tom’s Place. Take this road south into the canyon and the formations will appear on the west side of the canyon.

    Approach + Trail Surface: moderate-steep uphill 0.2-1.5 miles on trails and talus.Trails between climbing areas are on mixed terrain including talus, boulders, packed sand and soft sand.

  • Google Maps: Tioga Road Parking *35-minute drive from our festival venue!

    Mountain Project Link

    This area is situated at the northern end of the Sierra Eastside, and is unique in its nature given that it has some of the most easily accessible sport, trad, bouldering, and ice climbing on cliffs that are more often than not empty. Perhaps climbers are too eager to get to the better known climbs in Tuolumne Meadows, but make no mistake the climbing to be found west from Lee Vining along the Tioga Pass is worth a visit or two.

    Distance + Directions: From the US 395 take the CA120 west toward Tioga Pass and Yosemite National Park to reach all the climbing. All the areas are located in a 10 mille stretch West of the 395/120 junction.

    Approach + Trail Surface: moderate-steep talus downhill to crag. Some areas require a rappel to approach.

  • Google Maps: Pine Creek Canyon *45-minute drive from our festival venue!

    Mountain Project Link

    Pine Creek lies in a stunningly scenic granite canyon nestled between Mount Tom & the Wheeler Crest. This once backwater area has now grown into a truly world class destination. Pine Creek now features over 630 routes including long multi-pitch affairs, plentiful traditional climbs, and one of the largest collections of sport climbs in the state!

    Distance + Directions: Take Hwy. 395 North from Bishop to Pine Creek Road. Turn left onto Pine Creek Road. Continue through the town of Rovana and several switchbacks until you see Sheelite Canyon (the obvious deep canyon) on your right. Just across from the Campground, take a dirt road and park in one of two parking areas. Walk up the road and into the canyon.

    Approach + Trail Surface: Approaches vary in length. Roadside climbing is available. Trails include narrow, sandy approaches, talus fields, and creek crossings.

  • Google Maps: Sherwin Plateau*35-minute drive from our festival venue!

    Mountain Project Link

    Sherwin Plateau offers a selection of isolated bouldering venues overlooking the gorge. You’ll find pocketed volcanic tuff on good quality rock reminiscent of the Happy Boulders at about 7,000 feet in elevation.

    Distance + Directions: 25 minute drive from the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. Take the 395 South from Mammoth Lakes to Tom’s Place. Turn left onto Owens Gorge road and continue for 1.5 miles and take a right at the three-way fork. Keep left on the next two forks until merging with Forest RD 4S116. Continue for a mile and park.

    Approach + Trail Surface: Approaches vary, but everything is close. Expect mixed terrain including talus, boulders, packed sand and soft sand.

  • Google Maps: Casa Diablo Mountain *45-minutes from our festival venue!

    Mountain Project Link

    Casa Diablo Mountain offers sport climbing and bouldering on quartz monzonite granite with views of the White Mountains, Glass Mountains, and Sierra Nevada Mountains at 7,400 feet. This area features many moderate rock climbs ranging from 5.6-5.12. Half of the climbs are north facing, while the other half are south facing, which makes for a great choice on both warmer and cooler days.

    Distance + Directions: 45 minute drive from the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. Take the 395 south for 5.5 miles before making a left on Benton Crossing road. Drive 18 miles and turn right on a dirt road (3S02). Keep left at the first T (still 3S02) and stay right at the second T (still 3S02), for a total of 5.4 miles. Turn left between two trees on Forest Road 04S132C. Continue on a washboard road, make a left onto 04S132F and park in a small rounded parking area. A few climbs are visible from the parking zone.

    Approach + Trail Surface: short approach! A few minutes of hiking over boulders, and packed dirt/sand/gravel mix.

  • Google Maps: Yosemite National Park *1-hour drive from our festival venue!

    Mountain Project Link

    Tuolumne Meadows is the high country climbing area of Yosemite National Park. The region is highlighted by many beautiful granite domes which offer the ultimate in knob and slab climbing. There are also classic non-dome formations like Cathedral Peak (first ascent by John Muir in the 1800's) and the Matthes Crest which are very popular with climbers. Tuolumne Meadows is a beautiful, serene place without many of the tourist popularity issues plaguing Yosemite Valley these days.

    Distance + Directions: Tuolumne Meadows is accessed via highway 120 via Tioga Pass from the east.

    Approach + Trail Surface: Approaches vary in length. Roadside climbing is available. Trails include steep dirt trails, scrambling, creek crossings, and talus fields.

Venues

+ Accessibility

  • Primary festival events (opening party, open air market, film screenings, panels) will be held at wheelchair accessible venues and will have accessible bathrooms. Accessibility of crags (climbing clinics) and satellite events may vary.

    Primary festival programming is scheduled to take place outdoors at Mammoth Creek Park. The Opening Party, Programs, and Presentations will take place under the Pavilion at Mammoth Creek Park. The Foxy Fair will take place in a grassy field. Bathrooms will be available inside the Community Center. Seating will be available. Weather in Mammoth Lakes is variable, please check the forecast and dress appropriately.

    The Sunday Community Slideshow will take place upstairs at Mammoth Brewing Company. This is an indoor venue. Face masks will be available. Seating will be available.

    ASL Interpretation will be provided at all primary festival programming. Please email events@flashfoxy.com if you will be needing ASL Interpreters. ASL Interpreters are supported by Arc’teryx and by our STICKER SALE FUNDRAISER.

    Face masks will be optional for all indoor events. Face masks will be available on-site.

    All films will have captions in English.

    Approaches differ by climbing area. Details about approaches can be found below, or can be found on Mountain Project.

    Have an accessibility concern? Reach out to events@flashfoxy.comand we’ll see how we can help!

    We are always working to make the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival a more inclusive and welcoming space, please let us know what we can do to make our event more accessible for you. Unfortunately, we are not always able to arrange accommodations, but we will do our best and will provide honest answers about the our event spaces, staff capabilities and the activities that take place at our festivals. Thank you for learning and growing with us!

  • Google Maps: Mammoth Creek Park

    About the venue: Primary festival programming is scheduled to take place outdoors at Mammoth Creek Park. The Opening Party, Programs, and Presentations will take place under the Pavilion at Mammoth Creek Park. The Foxy Fair will take place in a grassy field. Bathrooms will be available inside the Community Center. Seating will be available. Weather in Mammoth Lakes is variable, please check the forecast and dress appropriately.

    Directions: Located on the corner of Old Mammoth Road and Mammoth Creek Road in Downtown Mammoth. FREE public transportation is available! Mammoth Creek Park is conviniently located at stop 6 or 7 on the Town Trolley or Teal Line.

  • Google Maps: Mammoth Brewing Company

    About the Venue: The Sunday Community Slideshow will take place upstairs at Mammoth Brewing Company. Seating will be available. This is an indoor venue. Face masks will be available.

    Directions: Located on the corner of Lake Mary Road and Minaret Road near the Village. FREE public transportation is available! Mammoth Brewing Company is conveniently located at stop 17 on the Town Trolley, Teal Line, or Purple Line, or at stop 90 on the Mammoth Lakes Basin Trolley.